CVE-2012-5357
Description
Ektron Content Management System (CMS) before 8.02 SP5 uses the XslCompiledTransform class with enablescript set to true, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with NETWORK SERVICE privileges via crafted XSL data.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Ektron 8.02 - XSLT Transform Remote Code Execution (Metasploit)
Metasploit modules
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ektron | ektron_content_management_system | {"endIncluding":"8.02"} | |
References
- http://documentation.ektron.com/current/ReleaseNotes/Release8/8.02SP5.htm
- https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/msvr12-016
- https://webstersprodigy.net/2012/10/25/cve-2012-5357cve-1012-5358-cool-ektron-xslt-rce-bugs/
- https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/http/ektron_xslt_exec
- http://documentation.ektron.com/current/ReleaseNotes/Release8/8.02SP5.htm
- https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/msvr12-016
- https://webstersprodigy.net/2012/10/25/cve-2012-5357cve-1012-5358-cool-ektron-xslt-rce-bugs/
- https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/http/ektron_xslt_exec
CWEs
CWE-19
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.